There are 6 ways to get from Cowes to Dover by ferry, train, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 41m£110–196Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
8h 14m£45–66Ferry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Dover Priorytrain
7h 9m£72–120Ferry, fly to London City Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London City Airport (LCY)plane SOU - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
8h 7m£132–536Ferry, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
- Take the bus from Brighton Station to Railway Stationbus 12X / ...
- Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 8m£82–135Ferry, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SOU - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
8h 3m£122–360
Cowes to Dover by ferry, foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Dover is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Cowes to Dover is to ferry and train which takes 5h 41m and costs £110 - £200.
The distance between Cowes and Dover is 178 miles.
The best way to get from Cowes to Dover without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 41m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Cowes to Dover, including transfers.
There are 1105+ hotels available in Dover.
What companies run services between Cowes, England and Dover, England?
There is no direct connection from Cowes to Dover. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Bargate WestQuay, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Reading, take the train to Farringdon Without, walk to Farringdon, take the train to London St Pancras Intl, then take the train to Dover Priory. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Dover Priory via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 9m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £110–480
Flights from Southampton Airport to London City Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Friday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- £340–1,000
Flights from Southampton Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £110–490
Flights from Southampton Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–270
Train from Southampton Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 2380 019192
- post@redfunnel.co.uk
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Red Funnel
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